I was frustrated as I hung up the phone. The room was dimly lit. Three cement walls and a glass wall behind me. I felt like everyone in the room outside was looking in. I had just had a frustrating discussion with my doctor. It took everything to keep myself from chucking my…

*Disclaimer: I wrote this post about a month ago, I’m just horrid at publishing things on time. I’ve gained a few pounds since. #Gainz* With a title such as “the last belt hole” you might conjure images of a stomach bulging over a belt, the belt encompassing a rounded mass. Or, “the last…

I take pills obsessively. Six times a day. Every day. At the same time. Sometimes three pills. Sometimes 15 pills. I’m not a drug addict, my body just depends on the little tablets to function. Wait, isn’t that the definition of a drug addict? I usually carry 4-5 pill bottles in my backpack….

Being back at school has been an exhilarating notion. Nine months after my diagnosis, it’s astonishing that I’m back tearing it up on campus. However, college life is a little different now… When I get to school, the first thing I do is get my wheelchair. I use an electric wheelchair on campus…

Starting the new school year is like starting a new era. At this age, we all change profoundly from year to year. It’s crucial that our clothing style matches our personality and how we want to be perceived. First impressions are also essential to having success in both school and life. Therefore, wardrobe…